Starset

Starset
Origin Columbus, Ohio, United States
Genres Alternative metal, electronic rock, symphonic rock, industrial rock
Years active 2013-present
Labels Razor & Tie
Associated acts Downplay, Fearless Vampire Killers, In This Moment
Website http://www.starsetonline.com
Members Dustin Bates
Ron DeChant
Brock Richards
Adam Gilbert

Starset is an American[1] rock[2] band formed by Dustin Bates,[3] lead vocalist of Downplay. They released their debut album Transmissions in 2014. [4][5][6]

History

Formation and Transmissions (2013-present)

Starset was formed by Downplay vocalist Dustin Bates in 2013 and he takes the roles of lead singer and songwriter whilst also playing the keyboard.[7] Bates' interest in Space was first fueled when acquiring his PhD in electrical engineering as he studied at Ohio University. He also has completed research for the U.S. Air Force and even taught at the International Space University.[8]

The band released their debut album Transmissions on July 8, 2014 in digital and physical format.[9] Starset is part of the group, The Starset Society, who are meant to help develop on the scientific and political themes of Transmissions. The music on Transmissions has been compared to the style of Linkin Park, Breaking Benjamin, Skillet and Orgy.[6][10]

Discography

Albums

Title Year Label Chart Positions
Top 200[11] US Hard Rock[11] US Rock[11] US Alternative[11] US Digital[11]
Transmissions [12] 2014 Razor & Tie 49 5 16 12 24

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions
Mainstream Rock Songs[13] Rock songs
[11]
"My Demons" 2014 5 36
"Carnivore" 2014 16 —

Band members

  • Dustin Bates - Lead Vocals / Keyboard
  • Ron DeChant - Bass / Keyboard / Backing Vocals
  • Brock Richards - Guitar / Backing Vocals
  • Adam Gilbert - Drums

References

  1. ↑ "Starset sign to Razor & Tie". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  2. ↑ Mark Deming. "Starset - Biography - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Starset Premiere Video Trailer for New Album, Transmissions". Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  4. ↑ "Starset". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Starset: Transmissions review". The Front Row Report. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Palmer, Josh (July 8, 2014). "Album: Starset – Transmissions". Dead Press! - Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more!. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  7. ↑ "POZ Showcase: Starset — PropertyOfZack". Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Starset band biography" (PDF).
  9. ↑ "STARSET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM TRANSMISSIONS ON JULY 8th : Razor & Tie Direct L.L.C.". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  10. ↑ Vogel, Thomas; Schäfer, Torsten; Abresche, Thomas; Karstedt, Jörn; Heymann, Peter; Reinbold, Kai; Pilgrim, Thomas; Gnuch, Kym; Rössler, Erik; Medusa (2015). "Soundcheck". Sonic Seducer (in German) 22 (1): 75.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Mark Deming. "Starset - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  12. ↑ Jim Ryan. "Starset: Band name bears vague scientific message". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  13. ↑ "Starset". Billboard.com. Retrieved 22 November 2014.